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Drymobius is a genus of colubrid snakes commonly referred to as neotropical racers. There are four species which are found predominantly in Mexico and Central America, but they range as far north as the United States in the southern tip of the state of Texas, and as far south as South America, in Brazil.
[edit] Description
Drymobius species grow to 30-40 inches in length. Their coloration and pattern varies widely between species.
[edit] Behaviour
Drymobius are diurnal species, found in areas of heavy vegetation, almost always near a permanent water source. Their primary diet consists of frogs and toads. They are fast moving, and do not generally hesitate to bite if handled. Breeding occurs in the spring, and clutches of 6-8 eggs are laid in the early summer. The eggs hatch in approximately two months. Hatchlings are 6-7 inches in length.
[edit] Species
- Green Highland Racer, Drymobius chloroticus (Cope, 1886) - Mexico, Belize, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica.
- Speckled Racer, Drymobius margaritiferus - United States (Texas), Mexico, Panama, Guatemala, Honduras, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Colombia.
- Drymobius margaritiferus margaritiferus (Schlegel, 1837)
- Drymobius margaritiferus fistulosus (Smith, 1942)
- Drymobius margaritiferus occidentalis (Bocourt, 1890)
- Black Forest Racer, Drymobius melanotropis (Cope, 1876) - Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
- Esmarald Racer, Drymobius rhombifer (Günther), 1860) - Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, French Guiana, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, and Brazil.
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